At that time, it was expected that this station would be the junction for the future North Coast railway line and was named Clapham Junction railway station.

[1] On 14 September 2012, a loaded semi-trailer was stuck on the level crossing at the station, when a northbound train collided with the vehicle, which caused it to be thrown into a southbound service.

Rail services on the Shorncliffe railway line were disrupted for the rest of the day while the rail safety regulator investigated the collision.

[2] Banyo station temporarily closed on 22 January 2024 for an accessibility upgrade, which will include a new footbridge with lift access and full-length, high-level platforms.

Banyo station is served by all stops Shorncliffe line services from Shorncliffe to Roma Street, Cannon Hill, Manly and Cleveland.